Driving situation detection
Depending on the anomaly in question, additional
information may be displayed under Vehicle status ÿ p.
Front Assist detects driving situations using a radar sensor
41.
located at the front of the vehicle. The range of this sensor is
approx. 120 m (400 ft).
Emergency braking assistant
(Front Assist)
WARNING
The intelligent technology of Front Assist cannot overcome the
limits imposed by physical laws and only works within the limits
of the system.
Introduction to the topic
Never let the increased comfort provided by Front Assist
induce you to take any risk that compromises safety. The
Front As sist cannot prevent accidents or serious injuries by
itself. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.
The emergency braking assistant (Front Assist) can
detect a risk of collision at the front and warn about it. In
addition, the system can assist in braking and cause
automatic braking.
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance with respect
to the preceding vehicle depending on the visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions.
Front Assist can help prevent accidents, but it cannot replace
the driver's attention.
· Please note that Front Assist cannot detect all objects in
the entire speed range ÿ p. 194.
Front Assist only works within the limitations of the system. The
timing of the warning varies depending on the traffic situation
and the behavior of the driver.
· If Front Assist issues a warning, brake the vehicle immediately
or drive around the obstacle, depending on traffic conditions.
functions
· Front Assist may intervene inopportunely, e.g. e.g., if its
functioning is impaired. Therefore, if necessary, consider
the possibility of interrupting the automatic interventions of
Front Assist.
Depending on equipment and country, the Front As syst
includes the following extended functions:
— Pedestrian detection system
The mentioned functions are automatically active (if equipped)
when Front Assist is activated.
· If you are unsure about the functions your vehicle is
equipped with, ask a suitably qualified specialist workshop
for information before setting off. Volkswagen recommends
detectable objects
a Volkswagen dealer.
Depending on the equipment and the country, the Front As
syst can detect the following objects:
- Vehicles
— Two-wheeled vehicles
Warning levels and brake assistance
— Pedestrians
Driving with Front Assist
,
Please note on
page 193.
at the beginning of this chapter,
You can interrupt the automatic interventions of the system on
the brakes by moving the steering wheel or pressing the
accelerator.
speed ranges
automatic braking
Front Assist provides maximum assistance in the following
speed ranges: — Reaction to vehicles: between 5 km/h (3
Front Assist can slow the vehicle down to full throttle. The
vehicle will then not be permanently held. Step on the brake
pedal!
mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph) approx.
— Reaction to two-wheeled vehicles: between 5 km/h (3
mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph) approx.
During automatic braking the brake pedal offers more resistance.
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— Reaction to pedestrians: between 5 km/h (3 mph)
and 65 km/h (40 mph) approx.
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The help can consist of a warning, a severe warning, automatic
braking or intervention on the brakes. In addition, a distance
warning can be displayed.
increase the braking force and thus help to avoid the collision.
The system will only intervene on the brakes as long as you
press the brake pedal hard.
relevant factors
Limitations of Front Assist
Front Assist reacts to the mentioned objects and in a certain
speed range based on the following factors:
,
Please note on
page 193.
at the beginning of this chapter,
— Object type
— Direction of movement of the object
Immediately after starting the engine or after switching
the system back on, Front Assist is not available or
— Object speed
— Vehicle speed
only to a limited extent. During this time, the control
indicator lights up on the instrument panel display.
Therefore, the operating range may be limited if the vehicle
approaches an object very quickly and therefore there is little
time to react.
Front Assist has its own limitations and is subject to the
limits imposed by physical laws. Therefore, always be vigilant
and, if necessary, intervene!
Also, not all warning levels occur in all situations. Depending
on the speed, it does not take place, e.g. For example, a warning
or a severe warning, but directly automatic braking to best protect
the detected object.
delayed reaction
When the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions
that affect its performance, the system may detect this fact with
a delay. For this reason, any operating limitations that may exist
at the start of the journey and during the journey may be
displayed after a delay ÿ p. 193.
distance warning
Front Assist detects if there is a safety
hazard from driving too close to the vehicle
prece
dente.
undetectable objects
The control indicator lights up. Increase the distance!
Front Assist cannot react, or may react with a delay, to the
following objects: — Vehicles driving outside the sensor zone at
notice
a short distance from your vehicle, e.g. eg, vehicles that circulate
misaligned or motorcycles.
Front Assist detects a possible collision and prepares
the vehicle for possible emergency braking.
— Vehicles changing into your lane a very short distance in
front of your vehicle.
An audible warning sounds and the red warning light
comes on. Brake or divert the trajectory!
— Vehicles with protruding accessories.
stern warning
— Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction or
intersect transversely.
If you do not react to the warning, the system can cause a
brief braking jerk to warn of the imminent danger of a collision.
Brake or divert the trajectory!
— Pedestrians who are stopped or moving in
Wrong Way. Without the pedestrian detection system, it
generally does not react to people.
automatic braking
— Cyclists who are stopped, approaching from the
opposite direction or crossing each other.
Front Assist can brake the vehicle automatically by progressively
increasing the braking force. By reducing speed, you can also
reduce the consequences of an accident.
— Pedestrians and cyclists not detected as such, e.g.
For example, because they are totally or partially covered.
brake assist
If Front Assist detects that you are not braking sufficiently in the
event of a collision, it may increase
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limited operation
WARNING
Front Assist cannot react, or it may react late or inopportunely, in
Failure to switch off Front Assist in the above situations may
cause accidents and serious injuries.
the following situations:
— On routes with sharp curves.
— In case of heavy rain, snow or water mist
intense.
Manage Front Assist
— In covered car parks or tunnels.
— On tracks with embedded metal objects, e.g. eg,
train or tram tracks.
,
Please note on
page 193.
at the beginning of this chapter,
- Driving backwards.
After switching on the ignition, Front Assist and the
— If the ESC is regulating.
prewarning function (depending on the country) are
switched on automatically.
— Whether the Offroad driving profile (depending on equipment)
is switched on.
However, Front Assist will not be available, or only to a
limited extent, while this indicator light is on.
— If ESC Sport (depending on equipment) is connected ÿ p. 225.
— If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
Volkswagen recommends leaving Front Assist, distance warning
and advance warning always on. Exceptions ÿ p. 194.
— If several vehicle brake lights are faulty
you give.
— If multiple brake lights on the vehicle or trailer
that connected electrically are faulty.
Switching on and off The
Front Assist, whose connection status can be viewed, can be
switched on and off.
— If the vehicle is accelerated a lot or the accelerator is
fully depressed.
On the instrument panel display: 1. Press the key
.
— In complex driving situations, e.g. For example, in the case
of traffic channeling islands.
2. Turn Front Assist on or off.
— In confusing traffic situations, e.g. For example, if the vehicle
ahead brakes or turns suddenly.
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Depending on the equipment, the button is
— If there is a fault in the Front Assist.
located on the multifunction steering wheel or the turn
signal lever.
Disconnect Front Assist
On the infotainment system:
For system reasons, Front Assist is not suitable for the following
1. Open the attendees menu.
situations, in which you should switch it off ÿ :
2. Turn Front Assist on or off on the sub
corresponding menu.
— If the vehicle is driven off the public road network, e.g. e.g.,
cross country or on a race track.
When you deactivate Front Assist, the warning function
and distance warning are also deactivated. The yellow
control indicator lights up in the instrument cluster display.
— If the vehicle is towed or loaded onto another means of transport.
— If the radar sensor is covered by an accessory, e.g.
e.g. an additional headlight.
Setting the distance warning and pre-warning function
— If the radar sensor is faulty.
— If the components in the area of the radar sensor receive a
With Front Assist activated, you can set the distance warning
and pre-warning function as follows: 1. Activate or deactivate the
desired function on the
violent impact, e.g. e.g., in a rear-end accident.
— If the system intervenes several times inopportunely
mind.
infotainment system, in the assist menu
try.
Depending on the equipment, you can additionally set the warning
time for the pre-warning function.
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Some settings can be saved in customization
skilled. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
function user accounts and can be changed automatically
when switching user accounts ÿ p. 40.
Lane Departure Warning
Assistant (Lane Assist)
Problems and solutions
Introduction to the topic
,
Keep in mind
on page 193.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Within its limitations, Lane Assist assists the driver in
Front Assist connecting
keeping the vehicle in its lane. This feature is not intended
or intended to automatically keep the vehicle in lane.
The control indicator lights up white.
— Front Assist is temporarily unavailable or limited. After a brief
drive in a straight line, Front Assist is available and the control
indicator goes out. If the vehicle does not move, the warning
light stays on.
Lane Departure Warning Assist detects lane markings with a
camera behind the windscreen. When the vehicle gets too
Front Assist is not available, the radar sensor has insufficient
visibility
close to a detected lane boundary line, the system warns the
driver by correcting the steering. The driver can override this
steering correction at any time.
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ÿ p. 382.
— The visibility of the radar sensor is
diminished by weather factors, e.g. eg, snow, or by residues
of detergent or some coating. Clean the radar sensor ÿ p.
382.
Speed Range Lane
Departure Warning Assist is ready to regulate, within its
limitations, speeds above approx. 60 km/h (35 mph). if it detects
lane boundary lines (active state).
— The visibility of the radar sensor is
diminished by accessories, trim frames for license plate
holders or stickers. Leave the area around the radar sensor
free.
WARNING
— The radar sensor is out of adjustment or damaged,
p. For example, due to damage to the front of the vehicle.
Check for any visible damage ÿ p. 389.
The intelligent technology of Lane Departure Warning Assist
cannot overcome the limits imposed by the laws of physics
and only works within the limits of the system. If Lane Departure
Warning Assist is used carelessly or inadvertently, accidents
— Painting or modification work has been carried out
structural sections on the front of the vehicle.
and serious injuries may result. The system cannot replace the
driver's attention or steering wheel movements.
— The original Volkswagen emblem is not being used.
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance with respect
to the preceding vehicle depending on the visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions.
— If the problem persists, disconnect the Front Assist and go to a
duly qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
· Always keep your hands on the wheel to be ready to intervene
in the steering at any time. The driver is always responsible
for keeping the vehicle in its lane.
Front Assist does not work as expected or intervenes
several times inopportunely
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
radar ÿ p. 382.
· Cancel immediately any inopportune intervention of the
system by moving the steering wheel.
— System limits are exceeded ÿ p. 194.
— If the problem persists, disconnect the Front Assist and go to a
specialized workshop duly
Take into account the indications on the instrument panel
screen and act accordingly
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